Yup it’s that time of year again. Take our simple quiz below to figure out what kind of valentine you are and then keep reading to find our list of helpful suggestions on how to get through this challenging day.

Depending on your outlook you are either…

Valentine A: …excited. You thoroughly anticipate being spoiled rotten all day, either  by complete strangers who have succumbed to your charms, or by the rarest of rare partner who makes a big deal out of Valentines Day.

Valentine B: …morbidly depressed. Either because no strangers are very likely to succumb to your charms or because your partner definitely does not make a big deal out of valentines day and mutters things like “cynical commercial manipulation” under their breath. You pretend not to care, but, well… you just do.

Valentine C: …guilty. You have left buying your beloved something special until the last minute and don’t want to revisit the hell of last year’s botched attempt at romance when the bargain-bin-late-night-petrol-station label was discovered on your tatty bouquet

Valentine D: …full of dread. What will you say when its bargain-bin-late-night-petrol-station flowers again?

Valentine E: …sad. You don’t have anyone to send anything to.
Solutions

Valentine A: Woo-hoo for you! I’m not bitter. Not at all… much. You need no help. Just mention the word Diva and he’ll be there laden with everything you could possibly ever want. If your wonder-man doesn’t quite stretch to mind reading, feel free to leave some suggestions with us to pass on to him!

Valentine B: I fully sympathise, I’m in your club. You could either try to swap your partner for the elusive kind that Valentine A already has, or just bite the bullet and get in here to treat yourself. This is guilt free shopping at its best (from your point of view that is) because if he even dares to quibble about your purchase(s) then you can put him on the guilt trip of the century about the lack of valentines surprises that fuelled your spree in the first place.

Valentine C: All I can say is don’t. Just don’t. This is not a situation for bulk buying manky blooms! Keep your cool. We’re open from 9.30 am until 5.30 pm and sell a great range of gifts, from vouchers to cashmere to jewellery to perfume to… there’s something for every budget, and I can guarantee that not one of them will earn you a chilly, lonely night stranded on the sofa. Brownie points ahoy!

Valentine D: Still full of dread? Four words – SEND HIM TO DIVA

Valentine E: Sad? Need some willing valentine recipients? We’re here for you, and in case you’re wondering

Laura covets: Farhi leather handbag, £169. (Her favourites are yellow tulips)

Scarlett adores: Crumpet tie-dye cashmere scarf, £125. (Her favourites are orchids)

Jasmine loves: Farhi leather-weave waist belt, £69. (She wouldn’t say no to a huge bundle of red roses)

All in the line of duty!
Good luck everyone. See you soon,
Laura x